This is my friend Jamie's recipe. It is really, really good. You should try it. We like it for one of our Sunday dinners.
3/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C soy sauce
1/2 C catsup
1/4 C honey
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper flakes
1 med. onion
2 T sesame seed
3 or 4 pounds pork ribs
We have only used boneless pork ribs - I think they are leaner. But if you like, you can cut pork ribs into pieces and boil for 20 minutes. With boneless ribs you can skip the boiling part and put them directly in the crock pot and pour combined sauce over the top of meat. Cook on high 3-4 hours, or low 6-8 hours. Serve over fried or plain rice. We have only tried plain rice.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Stroganoff
This is from my friend Angela. She has a few recipes I have tried that my family loves, so I will probably be sharing those as well.
2 lbs stew beef
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C water
1 env. beefy onion soup mix
1 C sour cream
Mix beef, soup water and soup mix in crock pot and cook for 8 hours on high. The longer it cooks the more tender it will be. Before serving, add sour cream. You can also add a can of mushrooms about 2 hours before serving. Serve over rice, egg noodles or baked potatoes.
I usually half this recipe for my family of 6. But all my kids are 7 and under. This gives us enough for leftovers for Chris to take to school for lunch for usually 2 days. We also have only had it over egg noodles, and it is yummy. Also, I have only used regular onion soup mix, because I have not found beefy onion soup mix.
2 lbs stew beef
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C water
1 env. beefy onion soup mix
1 C sour cream
Mix beef, soup water and soup mix in crock pot and cook for 8 hours on high. The longer it cooks the more tender it will be. Before serving, add sour cream. You can also add a can of mushrooms about 2 hours before serving. Serve over rice, egg noodles or baked potatoes.
I usually half this recipe for my family of 6. But all my kids are 7 and under. This gives us enough for leftovers for Chris to take to school for lunch for usually 2 days. We also have only had it over egg noodles, and it is yummy. Also, I have only used regular onion soup mix, because I have not found beefy onion soup mix.
Chicken Enchiladas
This is one variation - this one has minimal ingredients and is a favorite for my children to eat. I will share another variation that we also love later, however, the later variation is not favored by my kids.
3 chicken breasts or 1.5 lbs chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/3 C sour cream
1 packet of taco seasoning
2 C cheese - I use mild cheddar and mozzarella mixed together
10-12 taco shells
Boil chicken until cooked through, usually about 20 minutes. In a medium sauce pan add soup, sour cream and taco seasoning. Cut chicken into small chunks and add to sauce. I use my kitchen scissors to cut chicken directly into sauce pan. Just heat until warmed through, although it is not absolutely necessary to warm sauce. I just think it goes further and helps not to overfill tortillas if it is already heated through.
Place about 1/3 C of sauce into each tortilla, top with a little cheese and roll up snugly. Continue to do so until all tortillas are filled. Top with rest of sauce (I use a slotted spoon towards the end when filling tortillas) and rest of cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 for 20-30 min until cheese is melted and tortillas are warmed through. Top with a little sour cream when serving to cut down on spiciness.
3 chicken breasts or 1.5 lbs chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/3 C sour cream
1 packet of taco seasoning
2 C cheese - I use mild cheddar and mozzarella mixed together
10-12 taco shells
Boil chicken until cooked through, usually about 20 minutes. In a medium sauce pan add soup, sour cream and taco seasoning. Cut chicken into small chunks and add to sauce. I use my kitchen scissors to cut chicken directly into sauce pan. Just heat until warmed through, although it is not absolutely necessary to warm sauce. I just think it goes further and helps not to overfill tortillas if it is already heated through.
Place about 1/3 C of sauce into each tortilla, top with a little cheese and roll up snugly. Continue to do so until all tortillas are filled. Top with rest of sauce (I use a slotted spoon towards the end when filling tortillas) and rest of cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 for 20-30 min until cheese is melted and tortillas are warmed through. Top with a little sour cream when serving to cut down on spiciness.
Taco Soup
1 lb lean ground beef, browned
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
Brown beef and drain if necessary. I actually dump it into a strainer and rinse the browned beef with hot water before returning it to the pot. Add taco seasoning, then add all four cans - do not drain juices off, they go in the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 1-2 hours. Top with cheese and sour cream, and serve with Frito's. Quick, easy and delicious!
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
Brown beef and drain if necessary. I actually dump it into a strainer and rinse the browned beef with hot water before returning it to the pot. Add taco seasoning, then add all four cans - do not drain juices off, they go in the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 1-2 hours. Top with cheese and sour cream, and serve with Frito's. Quick, easy and delicious!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Chicken Salad Croissants
Okay, Right off the bat if you put these in Croissants, there go the healthy factor, but in my opinion it is totally worth it. This is also good in whole wheat pita pockets, or on whole wheat bread, also, just on top of a salad if you are trying to save on carbs.
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
1 small bunch of green onions chopped
2-3 celery stalks chopped in small pieces
1/2 pk softened cream cheese
1/2-1 C mayo
garlic salt and pepper to taste
Quite often I add red grapes halved, and eat it for lunch wrapped up in leaf lettuce, or on whole wheat bread. I have made this a few times for showers or big family gatherings and put it on croissants. It is good, really good, every time.
*When I am just having it at home for lunches I sometimes use canned turkey breast - it is fast and easy and just as healthy and delicious.
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
1 small bunch of green onions chopped
2-3 celery stalks chopped in small pieces
1/2 pk softened cream cheese
1/2-1 C mayo
garlic salt and pepper to taste
Quite often I add red grapes halved, and eat it for lunch wrapped up in leaf lettuce, or on whole wheat bread. I have made this a few times for showers or big family gatherings and put it on croissants. It is good, really good, every time.
*When I am just having it at home for lunches I sometimes use canned turkey breast - it is fast and easy and just as healthy and delicious.
Tortilla Wraps
Flour, whole wheat, or multi-grain tortillas
1-2 T cream cheese, spread lightly
1-2 T salsa
1 slice american cheese
lunch meat - turkey, chicken, or ham
lettuce
Layer in order, wrap up and enjoy - also good as appetizers if you wrap up in a tight roll and slice. Keep in place with a toothpick.
1-2 T cream cheese, spread lightly
1-2 T salsa
1 slice american cheese
lunch meat - turkey, chicken, or ham
lettuce
Layer in order, wrap up and enjoy - also good as appetizers if you wrap up in a tight roll and slice. Keep in place with a toothpick.
Taco Salad
1 pound lean ground beef, or lean ground turkey, browned.
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 bag salad mix
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 green pepper diced
1 red pepper diced
1 tomato diced
cheddar cheese
pepper jack cheese
crushed tortilla chips
salsa
ranch dressing
Brown 1 pound lean ground beef, or lean ground turkey (both are good, however we like ground turkey because it is healthier). Drain off fat and rinse meat, return to sauce pan and season with taco seasoning and about a 1/2 C water. Simmer until water cooks off. Add to large bowl with rest of salad ingredients, and toss lightly. Add to personal plate crushed tortilla chips and top with salsa and ranch dressing. A meal in and of itself. Minus out the chips and ranch dressing to save on carbohydrates and fat.
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 bag salad mix
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 green pepper diced
1 red pepper diced
1 tomato diced
cheddar cheese
pepper jack cheese
crushed tortilla chips
salsa
ranch dressing
Brown 1 pound lean ground beef, or lean ground turkey (both are good, however we like ground turkey because it is healthier). Drain off fat and rinse meat, return to sauce pan and season with taco seasoning and about a 1/2 C water. Simmer until water cooks off. Add to large bowl with rest of salad ingredients, and toss lightly. Add to personal plate crushed tortilla chips and top with salsa and ranch dressing. A meal in and of itself. Minus out the chips and ranch dressing to save on carbohydrates and fat.
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